Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Join Westgold's Big Bell Operation, a flagship underground gold mine in the Murchison region of Western Australia. As part of a large-scale, long-life operation with significant growth plans, you'll play a key role in developing and mentoring underground personnel while supporting safe and productive mining operations. Big Bell is one of Westgold's most significant producing assets and a cornerstone of the Company's future growth strategy.

Reporting to the Superintendent for Health & Safety, you will be responsible for delivering training, assessments and competency development activities across the underground workforce.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver underground inductions, training programs and competency assessments.
- Conduct Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments.
- Coach and mentor operators to develop skills, knowledge and safe work practices.
- Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation.
- Ensure training activities align with legislative and company requirements.
- Identify skills gaps and contribute to workforce development initiatives.
- Assist in the development and review of training materials and procedures.
- Foster a positive safety culture through ongoing engagement with site teams.

What You'll Bring

- Experience in the gold mining industry (ideally in a training capacity).
- Strong understanding of WA mining operations and safety regulations.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.




- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and learning management systems.

Essential Requirements

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent).
- Extensive underground mining experience.
- Current WA Class C Driver's Licence.
- National Police Clearance (issued within the last 12 months).
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods, equipment and safety practices.
- Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring skills.

Desirable

- Underground Shift Supervisor experience.
- Frontline Management qualification.
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
- Current First Aid Certificate.

The Westgold Offer

A range of perks including:

* A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

* Performance based bonus

* Group salary continuous insurance

* A health and wellness allowance

* Health insurance discount

* A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

* Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

* 5 years' pro rata long service leave

* Salary sacrifice options

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter future.





Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

📌 Trainer (Western Australia)
🏢 Westgold Resources
📍 Western Australia